Two More Journalists Released, Exiled to Spain
With the release of two more Cuban writers imprisoned since 2003 , a total of 18 Cuban writers have now been freed and exiled since July 12, under a… More
Seriously Ill Uzbek Journalist Remains Detained
International human rights groups and free press organizations report that Kyrgyzstan-based Uzbek journalist Ulugbek Abdusalamov is being held in retaliation for reporting on human rights abuses in southern Kyrgyzstan. More
Activist Arrested; Fears of Ill-Treatment
Dr. Abdul-Jalil Alsingace is believed to be facing charges under national security and counter-terrorism laws, although it is widely believed that the charges are politically motivated and that he… More
Fears for Health of Imprisoned Editor
International PEN is seriously concerned about the health of Le Devoir editor Robert Mintya, who has been imprisoned pending trial for alleged forgery since February 2010. Mintya has recently… More
Three More Journalists Released
International PEN is delighted at the news of the release of three more Cuban journalists imprisoned since 2003. Fabio Prieto Llorente and Juan Carlos Herrera Acosta touched down in… More
Twelfth Writer Released into Exile
International PEN is pleased to report the release of another Cuban writer imprisoned since 2003. More
Uyghur Journalist and Editor Sentenced
International PEN is appalled by the 15-year prison sentence handed down to Uyghur journalist and editor Hailaite Niyazi (aka Hairat or Gheyret Niyaz) on July 23, 2010. More
Detained Uzbek Journalist in Extremely Poor Health
International PEN joins Amnesty International in its call for the release of Uzbek journalist Ulugbek Abdusalamov, imprisoned since June 14, 2010, for his writings. He is in extremely poor… More
Tenth Journalist Released, Exiled to Spain
International PEN is pleased to note that four more Cuban independent journalists imprisoned since 2003 have been released, making a total of 10 freed since July 12, 2010. More
Publisher Ragip Zarakolu Back on Trial Again Alongside Writer Mehmet Güler
TURKEY Ragip Zarakolu, publisher and free expression activist, is on trial again for publishing another book by author Mehmet Güler. Both Zarakolu and Güiler are accused under the… More
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